2-135 Infantry Battalion highlight the valuable training opportunity as they prep the Prepositioned gear . They will use this gear in the field for the first time, emphasizing the significance of this unique endeavor for their unit's mission readiness and operational effectiveness. DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa led exercise focused on the strategic deployment of continental United States-based forces, employment of Army Prepositioned Stocks, and interoperability with Allies and partners. Taking place from 22 April to 23 June, DEFENDER 23 demonstrates USAREUR-AF’s ability to aggregate U.S.-based combat power quickly in Eastern Europe, increase lethality of the NATO Alliance through long-distance fires, build unit readiness in a complex joint, multi-national environment, and leverage host nation capabilities to increase USAREUR-AF’s operational reach. DEFENDER 23 includes more than 7,000 U.S. and 17,000 multi-national service members from more than 20 nations who will participate including, but not limited to: Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States.
Date Taken: | 05.18.2023 |
Date Posted: | 05.19.2023 06:44 |
Category: | B-Roll |
Video ID: | 883834 |
VIRIN: | 230518-A-MC340-812 |
Filename: | DOD_109646690 |
Length: | 00:00:51 |
Location: | MK |
Downloads: | 10 |
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